Museum Access Consultant. Autistic. Founder of Emily: Autism and Me. All views my own.
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I'm taking a step back from posting on here but you can find me over on: linkedin.com/in/emily-elswor…
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Today is #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities to celebrate the phenomenal success of @SENDinMuseums since 2021, here's the advocacy film I made for the project funded by @ace_national please share #Museums
youtu.be/-ACn41kUfWc?si=QCB1… via @YouTube
Today is International Day for Disabled People.
I'm sure there will be many organisations posting about this today but what is really important is that we continue this conversation all year round!
#InternationalDayForDisabledPeople
Keep forgetting to post this but I have made the move! @emilyautism.bsky.social - looking forward to connecting with people on there!
Can anyone recommend a simple way of adding captions to a video that can then be shared?
Have tried my usual ways but captions are always deleted after downloading. The irony that an accessibility tool isn't accessible!
Thanks in advance!
Today marks 4 years since my Autism diagnosis.
From the Zoom link being sent late to the format changing during the assessment it wasn't very accessible.
My diagnosis has made my life make sense and being autistic is something I am extremely proud of.
ALT Photo of Emily, a white woman with short brown hair and purple glasses. She is smiling at the camera and wearing a red t-shirt with white daisies on it. Behind her is a stone wall.
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Today marks the beginning of Disability History Month ❤️
Discover the hidden stories of D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people from Liverpool and beyond with us and explore our museums at our accessible events.
liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/holl…
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It was really lovely to finally meet Emily in person at #Museums2024!
Speaking to (and with) so many people about neurodivergence within museums (both visitors and the workforce) was a really wonderful highlight from this year's conference. I can't wait to continue the convos!
Seeing so many attend the workshop on Neurodivergent Joy led by @aimee_speaks and @NeuroMuseum was definitely my most joyful moment and conference highlight knowing that so many are wanting to make museums accessible for neurodivergent people. (3/6)
Today I am taking some time to reflect on the last couple of days at #Museums2024. @MuseumsAssoc
In this thread I will share some of my initial thoughts and reflections: (1/6)
It was lovely to catch up and connect with so many people as well as meeting people in person that I had previously only met online. It was also great to see more relaxed networking opportunities available including the Disabled Museum Worker Meet Up. (5/6)
It was fantastic to attend my first MA Conference in my home city of Leeds in the first museum I worked in @Royal_Armouries and I hope we don’t have to wait another 88 years before it returns to Leeds! #Museums2024 (6/6)
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Thank you to everyone who attended our networking lunch, brilliant to see so many people representing museum learning at #Museums2024 please do keep the conversation going! #museumlearning
So many reflections from the first day of #Museums2024 after thought provoking sessions and workshops. Lovely to catch up with so many yesterday and enjoyed the @gem_heritage networking lunch. Please do come say hello today!
Autistic children become autistic adults but we are often forgotten about in access information. Even if your main audience is families you need to make sure the access information is appropriate for everyone.
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A week on Sunday, The Market Place are holding a fundraising concert at The Wardrobe, featuring live music and poetry.
Tickets are £10 on the door; under-18s get in for £5. You can also buy tickets online at this link: thewardrobe.co.uk/event/the-…
ALT A poster for The Market Place's fundraising concert on Sunday 17th November.
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@all_in_online is a new arts access scheme for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people.
If you're based in West Yorkshire and want to learn more - join us for a relaxed online session on Friday 6 December, 2pm.
🎟️ Reserve your spot: bit.ly/3YFophx
ALT Text reads: Introducing All In. A new arts access scheme. In a photo next to this, a man using a wheelchair in front of an old historic building in West Yorkshire.
